Investigating how timing of RSV infection in infants affects the risk of asthma in childhood
Establishing critical time windows of infant RSV infection in the causal relationship of RSV and childhood asthma
This study is looking at how getting sick with RSV as a baby might affect the chances of developing asthma later on, and it hopes to find ways to help keep kids healthier by possibly delaying RSV infections until they're older.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11093953 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to understand the relationship between respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in infants and the development of asthma later in childhood. By identifying critical time windows during which RSV infection may increase asthma risk, the study will utilize both retrospective and prospective methodologies to gather data. The researchers will explore how delaying RSV infection until after infancy could potentially reduce the risk of developing asthma. This investigation is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies for respiratory diseases in children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are infants and young children who have experienced RSV infections.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than 5 years or who have not had RSV infections may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention strategies for childhood asthma linked to RSV infections.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown a correlation between RSV infections and asthma, but this research aims to provide novel insights into the timing and causality of this relationship.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, United States
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wu, Pingsheng — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Wu, Pingsheng
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.